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2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG unveiled

2008 mercedes benz c63 amg

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG has finally been unveiled. Based on the all-new C-Class, it packs a 457 hp 6.3-litre V8 under the hood in a tight little package that beats the new BMW M3 and rips apart the Audi RS4 in terms of power.

2008 mercedes benz c63 amg

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the first details of its new super sedan, the C63 AMG, which will out perform its segment competitors thanks to a V8 powerplant that enables the car to sprint to 100 kph in just 4.5 seconds.

2008 mercedes benz c63 amg

Underneath the sleek hood with its prominent power bulges is a 6.3-litre engine that develops 457 hp which is very close to the 470 hp produced by the race-winning AMG C-Class currently competing in the DTM series.

Maximum torque of 600 Nm of torque is unrivalled in its class and provides maximum acceleration in any engine speed range.

The high-performance eight cylinder engine is partnered by the AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic transmission. Equipped with AMG steering wheel shift paddles there are three driving modes with the ‘M’mode changing gears 50 percent faster than the Comfort setting,
Outstanding handling dynamics comes thanks to an all-new three-link front axle design with springs and gas shock absorbers ensuring optimal road contact and low body movement in cornering. The multi-link independent rear suspension has a 12 millimetre wider track and more camber than the standard C-Class giving improved cornering performance.

2008 mercedes benz c63 amg

Inside the AMG instrument cluster in a tubular design features newly styled dials, AMG-specific lettering and a new night-time design. The AMG main menu in a central display allows numerous settings including ‘Warm Up’, ‘Set Up’ and ‘Race’ modes activatesd via buttons on the steering wheel. ‘Warm Up’ displays engine oil and coolant temperatures, ‘Set Up’ the current ESP mode and transmission settings such as ‘S’, ‘C’ or ‘M’. ‘Race’ mode makes the Racetimer available with which the driver can measure lap times on a race track.

via: drivearabia
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